Taste of Home
Creamy Veggie Vermicelli
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
When I first met my husband, he didn't like any green vegetables. Now, this is his favorite dish!
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh broccoli florets
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2 cups cut fresh asparagus (1-inch pieces)
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1/4 cup butter, cubed
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8 ounces uncooked vermicelli
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2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed
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1 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
Directions
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1.
In a large skillet, saute broccoli and asparagus in butter for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, cook vermicelli according to package directions.
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2.
In a large saucepan, cook and stir the cream cheese and milk over medium heat until smooth. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper; cook 2 minutes longer or until blended. Remove from the heat.
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3.
Stir lemon zest into the vegetables. Drain vermicelli; place in a large serving bowl. Add vegetables and cheese sauce; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 342 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 14g protein.
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